Purchase price
It all depends on where your puppy comes from
In practice, buying from a specialized breeder remains the most common route to obtain a well-identified and socialized puppy. Adopting an adult via an association or a shelter is sometimes possible, but rarer for this breed.
LOF breederThe right choice The most common source for an identified and socialized puppy. | €900 – €1,100 |
Breed association or rescue Mostly for adult dogs, rarer availability. | €250 – €400 |
Shelter Occasional option, often for an adult or a mixed breed of a similar type. | €150 – €300 |
- Pedigree and lineage
- +20% à +40%
- Breeder reputation
- +10% à +25%
- Dog age
- -20% à -50%
- Local rarity
- +5% à +15%
Everyday costs
What about once they're home?
A price that seems too good to be true?
- Avoid listings without identification, without a veterinary certificate, or without clear traceability of origins.
- Beware of puppies given away too young or raised without real socialization.
- Ask for precise information about the eyes, the hips, and the breeding conditions before any commitment.
FAQ
Your questions about price
Answers to common questions from prospective owners.
Its large size entails significant food consumption, sturdier accessories and potentially higher veterinary costs than for an average dog. Prevention concerning the ears, eyes, skin and joints is also part of the budget.
Yes, but it is less common than purchasing from a breeder. Associations or shelters can sometimes offer adults or mixes close to the type, with a generally lower adoption budget.
